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Stories
China seeks influence in Arctic region
China is seeking a foothold in the Arctic region, with a bid for permanent observer status of the eight-member Arctic Council.
China set to become the world's largest market for robots
China's economic boom has long been driven by a seemingly limitless labour force producing goods at a cost the rest of the world can't match.
Abuses under Malaysia's ISA may continue under new laws
The Malaysian government is considering releasing prisoners detained under the scrapped Internal Security Act, after passing a new bill to replace it this week.
Tokyo governor plans to buy past of disputed islands
The governor of Tokyo Shintaro Ishihara says he plans to use public money to buy a group of islands at the centre of a dispute between Japan and China.
Chinese deported from Palau amid spy accusations
Twenty-five Chinese nationals involved in an illegal incursion into the waters of the Pacific Island nation of Palau have been released from prison and are flying home.
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